Capt Ed is live blogging The First Mate’s kidney transplant.

“I have a few moments to update everyone on the First Mate’s progress. She went into surgery around 9:15 CT, about an hour ago. The donor went into surgery earlier, as is normal, and everything we see tells us that both surgeries are going smoothly. Before that, we had an opportunity to gather together in prayer in the staging area, which helped the FM to relax.

I’ve been joined in the waiting room by my sister and the donor’s wife and her friend. So far we’ve been regaling each other with tales of Marriage Encounter, which is apparently a much wilder group of people than one might think. It’s been a good morning so far, and I will update you with any more news.”

I think this is a wonderful idea and I wish that we had had blogging during those times with my wife’s cancer experience. There is a special “solitude” a husband experiences during these times, which is hard for others to imagine or identify with who haven’t been there. But it looks good for the FM and that’s a blessing and all the “Macs” in the prayer mode today.

Head on over there and put some kind words in the comments and show him you care!

UPDATE: Via the Capt “Success!” Good news indeed!